After the typhoon
Epidemics and anarchy threaten in the Philippines as typhoon Haiyan moves on. Wreckage as far as the eye can see, dead bodies, and people in distress: hundreds of thousands of people urgently need help.
Fleeing the storm
Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines on Friday with maximum winds of up to 380 kilometers per hour. The UN estimates that about 660,000 people have lost their homes to the storm.
Danger of epidemics
A mother and her children try to protect themselves from the overwhelming smell of decay and to avoid possible infection. Corpses are everywhere and it is very hot, which raises the risk of an outbreak of diseases.
Recovering the dead
In the city of Tacloban, survivors stand by body bags. Almost every family in the region is mourning lost relatives. Local authorities are preparing mass graves: they want to bury the dead as quickly as possible to avoid the risk of epidemics.
Grasping at straws
A man searches for plastic and other recyclable items in hopes of a chance to trade them for food or clothing. But everything is lacking, as many roads are still destroyed or impassable.
Calls for help
People are desperate and crying out for help: there is not enough clean water or food. Here, children in Tacloban carry water to their emergency shelters.
State of emergency
Many areas saw looting in the chaos after the storm. People mainly stole food, but they also took electrical appliances and gas. According to the Red Cross, even a convoy with relief supplies has been attacked. Soldiers now ensure order in Tacloban; one of their tasks is to check for stolen goods.
German aid
Germany has sent a first aid shipment of 5,400 blankets, 3,000 tents and additional medical appliances. First aid workers from Germany's THW aid organization have also arrived in the capital Manila.
International relief
More than 20 countries have pledged aid to the Philippines. Germany has earmarked 1,5 million euros ($2 million) for the effort. The EU increased its aid by 10 million euros, and the US is sending troops and the aircraft carrier USS George Washington.
Volunteers step in
With the help of volunteers, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) tries to distribute food and other aid supplies to the victims. The PRC also supports vast evacuation efforts in the affected regions in cooperation with local authorities.
Next storm nears
Cyclone Zoraida is headed toward the southern island of Mindanao. A storm warning has been given out for 28 provinces. However, meteorologists don't expect the storm will be as disastrous as Haiyan. The remnants of a new storm front flooded large parts of the already ravaged disaster area on Tuesday.